When talking about the Samba, the most immediate point of reference
is generally its origins as an indoor football-training shoe
and classic of choice amongst football supporters.
The version that Acu and VA have produced flips this notion on
its head and comes correct with a new take on the iconic model,
ostensibly for the badminton courts, the Samba Shuttlecock.
Keeping the shape of the original silhouette, the Samba Shuttlecock
takes the upper and gives it a serious make over with a combination
of clear plastic and suede teal coming together with contrasting
purple, yellow and lime
3-Stripes. The clear theme is carried
through on the ice outsole that works nicely with the clear and
clean elements found on
the upper.
The Trefoil is also given the ‘Shuttlecock’ makeover
with the 3 leaves being swapped out for 3 shuttlecock feathers
in a red blue and yellow on the tongue with ‘Shuttlecock
Samba’ positioned directly underneath. The new make-up for
the Trefoil is also executed on the heel tab while the shoe is
subtly Consortium branded with a customised top lace eyelet.